US3263231A
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Quantized hyperbolic navigation and communication system
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1960-05-19
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1980-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee D Smith
- 👤 Albert S Fulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02; G01S1/08; G01S1/20; G01S1/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE CONTROL INFORMATION COMPRISING: THREE TRANSMITTING STATIONS DISPOSED IN TRIANGULAR POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER; ONE OF SAID TRANSMITTING STATIONS BEING A MASTER STATION WITH THE REMAINING TWO TRANSMITTING STATIONS BEING SLAVE STATIONS; RADIATING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID TRANSMITTING STATIONS; FIRST MEANS COUPLED TO SAID RADIATING MEANS FOR GENERATING AT EACH STATION ONE OF A PLURALITY OF COOPERATING SIGNALS HAVING MUTUALLY COHERENT COMPONENTS; SECOND MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST MEANS FOR INTELLIGENCE MODULATION OF ONE OF SAID GENERATED SIGNALS; THIRD MEANS FOR SELECT-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
89 words
A SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING VEHICLE CONTROL INFORMATION COMPRISING: THREE TRANSMITTING STATIONS DISPOSED IN TRIANGULAR POSITIONS WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER; ONE OF SAID TRANSMITTING STATIONS BEING A MASTER STATION WITH THE REMAINING TWO TRANSMITTING STATIONS BEING SLAVE STATIONS; RADIATING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID TRANSMITTING STATIONS; FIRST MEANS COUPLED TO SAID RADIATING MEANS FOR GENERATING AT EACH STATION ONE OF A PLURALITY OF COOPERATING SIGNALS HAVING MUTUALLY COHERENT COMPONENTS; SECOND MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST MEANS FOR INTELLIGENCE MODULATION OF ONE OF SAID GENERATED SIGNALS; THIRD MEANS FOR SELECT-
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |